Fortissimo backstage at the opera with sacred monsters and young singers / William Murray.

Author/creator Murray, William
Format Book
Edition1st edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Crown, ©2005.
Descriptionx, 273 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents The golden age of La Pluma -- The cell -- Chasing down the talent -- State of the the art -- Coming out a star -- Letting it fly -- The director also rises -- The sources inside -- Getting through it -- A cornucopia of characters -- Mastering it -- Fear and trembling -- Waiting in the wings -- Getting it all -- Joining the program -- Survival -- Attitudes -- Everybody wants to get into the act -- A night to remember -- Careers -- That's entertainment -- The competition blues -- It's in the details -- The glory of their singing -- High notes.
Abstract Journeys inside the world of opera to follow twelve young singers taking part in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's training program, the Opera Center for American Artists.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2005006406
ISBN1400053609